Politics, Elections and Legislation

Since housing, land use, development, and transportation policies are implemented, in large part, through the political process, tracking and recording governing and administrative structures, legislation at all levels, elections and ballot measures is crucial to the YIMBY movement.

Legislation, Policy, and Regulations

Washington

Elections

Congressional Elections

State Elections

Upcoming - November 6, 2018 State legislature election

Upcoming - November 3, 2020 Gubernatorial election

Regional, County, and City Government Elections

November 7, 2017 (General Election) Seattle. This election notably included voting for District 37 State Senator (special election), King County Executive, Council and Sheriff, and Port of Seattle Commissioner 1,3, 4 as well as for Seattle Mayor and Council.

Next scheduled election for Seattle City Council Districts 1-7 will be in 2019. Next scheduled Mayoral election will be in 2021.